phos·pha·tize (f s f -t z )tr.v. phos·pha·tized, phos·pha·tiz·ing, phos·pha·tiz·es 1. To change into phosphates or a phosphate. 2. To treat with phosphate or phosphoric acid. phos pha·ti·zation (-t -z shn) n. |
phosphatize, phosphatise [ˈfɒsfəˌtaɪz]
vb
1. (Chemistry) (tr) to treat with a phosphate or phosphates, as by applying a fertilizer
2. (Chemistry) to change or be changed into a phosphate
phosphatization , phosphatisation n
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